The Burden of Awareness

The burden of awareness
Neurosis of mankind
Conundrum - juxtaposition
Instinctual beast – conscious creature – like a vine intertwined

Evolution
Seeds watered - do grow
Guided by the phylogeny
Tempered – be careful what you sow

Awareness
Uncertainties unfold
The recognition of death
The complexities – certitudes take hold

Credulities
So eager to believe
The truth of the matter
The intellect is deceived

Eternal salvation
Cookie for the mind
Accept where you are
Condemn – you waste precious time

Radical acceptance
There’s liberation in the truth
Instinctual beast – conscious creature
The burden of awareness – it’s up to you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 8:24 AM
A most exceptional piece. I enjoyed my time reading your thought provoking pieces this morning. Blessings Kelly.
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July 7, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thank you Richard! I really appreciate you're response.
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